
Surf Forecasts:
Ala Moana Bowls surf forecast from 24 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 29 Oct, 11AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 16s period, S swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 29 Oct, 11AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 16s period, S swell with 620 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 24 Oct, 5AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 17s period with S swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ala Moana Bowls this week:
The surf forecast for Ala Moana Bowls over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Oct 24) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ala Moana Bowls in the next 16 days are 1.1m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 29) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 7s period and expected on Friday (Oct 30) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Sat 24th Oct) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Thu 29th Oct) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Thu 29th Oct) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ala Moana Bowls over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Fri afternoon, min 23°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 93mm), heaviest during Tue morning. Warm (max 25°C on Mon afternoon, min 19°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Fri 23 | Saturday 24 | Sunday 25 | Monday 26 | Tuesday 27 | Wednesday 28 | Thursday 29 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | SSW 16 | S 18 | SSW 14 | S 17 | S 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | ENE 7 | S 16 | S 16 | S 14 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
85 | 90 | 156 | 280 | 200 | 222 | 350 | 266 | 228 | 360 | 261 | 187 | 257 | 386 | 343 | 261 | 204 | 620 | 501 | 416 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 2:50AM0.60m | 2:29PM0.43m | 3:27AM0.67m | 3:06PM0.38m | 4:08AM0.72m | 3:44PM0.32m | 4:53AM0.75m | 4:25PM0.27m | 5:42AM0.76m | 5:13PM0.22m | 6:37AM0.75m | 6:17PM0.18m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:09PM0.02m | 9:06AM0.13m | 8:33PM-0.01m | 10:00AM0.12m | 9:01PM-0.02m | 10:58AM0.12m | 9:31PM-0.03m | 12:01PM0.12m | 10:05PM-0.02m | 1:14PM0.13m | 10:42PM-0.00m | 2:37PM0.12m | 11:25PM0.04m | |||||||
— | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | |
6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:57 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 21 | 39 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 11 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 4 |
Temp °C | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 |
Feels °C | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 20 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | NE 11 | NE 10 | SSW 14 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | N 10 | N 10 | SSW 15 | N 11 | N 10 | N 9 | S 16 | E 6 | S 14 | NNE 11 | NNE 11 | ENE 7 | SW 9 |
85 | 41 | 94 | 280 | 186 | 198 | 184 | 177 | 148 | 360 | 227 | 179 | 108 | 386 | 97 | 261 | 145 | 319 | 110 | 202 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 12 | E 12 | S 18 | NE 10 | S 17 | S 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | N 9 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | S 16 | N 9 | S 15 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | S 16 | SW 10 | NNE 10 |
69 | 44 | 156 | 57 | 200 | 222 | 350 | 266 | 228 | 134 | 261 | 187 | 257 | 76 | 343 | 86 | 75 | 620 | 240 | 194 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 13 | NNW 13 | E 7 | SSW 13 | E 7 | E 7 | SSW 11 | NW 16 | NW 15 | NW 14 | NW 14 | NW 13 | N 10 | S 8 | S 13 | E 7 | S 16 | S 14 |
54 | 90 | 65 | 101 | 27 | 90 | 26 | 25 | 41 | 129 | 178 | 164 | 155 | 84 | 94 | 32 | 173 | 113 | 501 | 416 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 4 | NNE 6 | NE 5 | NE 8 | ENE 7 | — | ENE 7 | — | E 4 | ENE 5 | E 6 | — | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | — | ENE 7 |
56 | 133 | 89 | 15 | 53 | 23 | 53 | 31 | — | 16 | — | 9 | 48 | 96 | — | 173 | 204 | 66 | — | 99 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Best forecast wave conditions in Oahu | ||||||||||||||||||||
Best forecast wave conditions in United States | ||||||||||||||||||||
Header Global | ||||||||||||||||||||
- Map Icons:
Break
Live Wave Height (m)
Live Wind Speed (km/h)
Surf Rating (10 Max)
Ocean Swells (m)
Wind Speed (km/h)
Information about the Ala Moana Bowls Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Ala Moana Bowls provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Ala Moana Bowls can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Ala Moana Bowls surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Ala Moana Bowls) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Ala Moana Bowls may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
Ala Moana Bowls is 4 km (2 miles) from Honolulu. If you plan a vacation in Oahu, look for hotels and other accommodation in Honolulu. Honolulu has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.










